Tag: Illicit tobacco
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FBR seizes counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs96 million in nationwide crackdown
In a sweeping enforcement effort spanning the nation, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confiscated 1,235 packs of counterfeit cigarettes, valued at approximately Rs96 million.
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Illegal cigarettes capture 50% of market share: Official tobacco sector calls for govt help
The tobacco sector that’s officially documented is urgently seeking government support to address the growing issue of smuggled and illicit cigarettes, which now make up over 50 per cent of the local market. During a recent briefing on “Current Tobacco Dynamics,” representatives from the Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) expressed concern that the market share of…